The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for ...

A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to ...

In 2000, 287 years later, measles was declared eradicated by the World Health Organization due to the success of the MMR ...

The U.S. is dealing with measles outbreaks and increasing cases in several states. Here's what to know about getting ...

America’s regression could change the experience of childhood. This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that ...

Vaccination provides long-lasting 97% protection against measles infection. Most people who have been vaccinated do not need ...

Measles symptoms resemble other common childhood illnesses, but occur all together. Early symptoms include a relentless cough ...

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health ...

As many as 1 out of every 20 children with measles will develop pneumonia, which the CDC says is the most common cause of death from measles in young children. "The predominant issues that we talk ...

The good news is that existing vaccines also prevent this process. By blocking the virus from infecting the immune system in ...